When I look at the benefit of importing beef from any country that has had that or they are using a modified live vaccine, I would like to hear your thoughts on that.
Ted Yoho
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Ted Yoho is a former U.S. Representative from Florida, serving in the House from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Yoho represented Florida's 3rd congressional district. During his time in office, he was known for his focus on issues such as healthcare, agriculture, and fiscal responsibility. Yoho was also a member of the House Freedom Caucus, which advocates for limited government and conservative principles.
I know the Administration is trying to allow that beef to come into this country, but before the rules and all the studies have been done, I would hope that APHIS would stand strong to protect the domestic beef population so we don't have…
That is something that we need to advertise, and I commend you for doing that.
The more sort of uniformity and commitment we have to sound science and transparency... the better off we are.
Sometimes there is a political agenda that we see driving a lot of this that is counterintuitive.
We just can't allow that to happen. There are too many good things that are coming out of this.
You took my question. That was great. You did. You got me the answer I was looking for about the 81 percent increase.
My Governor, Rick Scott, he wants to thank you, Commissioner Adam Putnam, and our producers for what you have done.
And that is thing that we need to do, and if you could come out, when you see these attacks, just come out with a response from the USDA and saying, 'No, this is the facts behind the science, and the science is good, and it benefits all.'





